Lynne Roberts applauds secret weapon Sparks need after Cameron Brink injury

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Sparks suffered a 99-83 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, with two of their top players sidelined as Cameron Brink deals with an ankle injury. Head coach Lynne Roberts stressed that the team would need 'all hands on deck' to stay competitive, and Emma Cannon, undrafted in 2011 and in her eighth WNBA season, checked in around the four-minute mark after the outcome was decided. Roberts praised Cannon’s defense, communication, and willingness to set hard screens, suggesting she earned an opportunity to contribute with Brink unavailable. Sania Feagin started in the frontcourt to fill the gap. Cannon, who has averaged under three minutes in three games this season, embraced the chance and said she would do whatever helps the team win.